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In the first component of the exhaust gas purification system carbon (C) is retained and converted during the regeneration phases into carbon dioxide (CO 2 ). GTI were determined based on the new WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light-Duty Vehicles Test Procedure). to 42 mpg US); the corresponding NEDC level is 4.8

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2018 Engine International Exhaust 305

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

Altair ProductDesign is partnering with Edison2 to assist in the design of the new Very Light Car 4.0 (VLC VLC 4.0), the next generation version of the innovative, light-weight, fuel-efficient vehicle entered in the Progressive Automotive XPRIZE in 2010. g of carbon dioxide. Earlier post.). The VLC 4.0 Click to enlarge.

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Light Cars Virginia Fuel Economy 236

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JANUARY 25, 2016

At the same time, energy efficiency gains and increased use of renewable energy sources and lower carbon fuels, such as natural gas, are expected to help reduce by half the carbon intensity of the global economy. Light-duty vehicle fleet by type - projections. Light-duty vehicle demand trends - projections.

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2014 Carbon Energy Fuel Economy 150

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JULY 29, 2012

Renault has further improved the fuel economy of its diesel-powered light commercial van Kangoo and Kangoo Express with the ENERGY dCi 71 and 90 models. liter engine also features low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), DLC-coated (Diamond Like Carbon) cam followers, and ANI fuel injection nozzles (with individualized spray cone angle).

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MPG Energy Fuel Economy Fuel 218

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

EOLAB delivers NEDC combined cycle fuel consumption of 1 liter/100 km (235 mpg US), equivalent to 22g of CO 2 /km. EOLAB features materials such as magnesium and aluminium, which are extremely light and also much cheaper than titanium. kWh battery, the motor is sufficient to power the light weight car under electrical power.

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Plug-in MPG Hybrid Plug 370

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MAY 15, 2014

biofuels, carbon intensity) and updated input variables from 2010 levels to reflect regional future conditions. The variables included biofuel availability, WTT fuel carbon intensity, and powertrain characteristics and mix, with unique assumptions for each region. In the final step, they added fuel actions to reduce CO 2 (e.g.,

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Light Global CO2 Ford 261

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AUGUST 28, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. mpg US (5.84 Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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MPG 2017 EPA Miles 210

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OCTOBER 9, 2012

This reduction in the amount of fuel translates to a reduction of about 120 billion pounds of carbon-dioxide emissions. Sivak and Schoettle have issued monthly reports on the the average, sales- weighted fuel economy of all light-duty vehicles (cars, pickup trucks, vans, and SUVs) sold in the US (e.g., billion pounds of carbon dioxide.

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Fuel Economy 2007 Economy Fuel 244

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OCTOBER 22, 2014

mpg for model year 2012, 0.1 mpg for model year 2013 and 0.2 mpg for model year 2014. mpg over these seven model years, from 25.5 Achieved CAFE performance topped anticipated levels by 0.2 Overall, fuel economy improved by 5.3

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Fuel Economy MPG 2008 2014 225

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MARCH 6, 2012

liters per 100 kilometers (112 mpg US) under the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), with CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km—less than half the current average for B-segment cars. In fact it combines full hybrid efficiency, advanced aerodynamics and ultra-lightness. The curb weight of the FT-Bh is 786 kg (1,733 lb).

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Plug-in Hybrid Toyota MPG 317

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Instead, I struggled to make this beast fit into urban parking spaces and alleyways while seemingly watching the fuel gauge march from full to empty just during the amount of time it takes to be stopped at a red light. I mentioned the abysmal fuel-economy numbers – they are 10 mpg city/15 mpg highway/12 mpg combined.

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F-150 Ford MPG Carbon Fiber 105

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mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 mpg US (6.9 mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). Light trucks. mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). mpg US (EPA). mpg US (EPA). Final CAFE mpg US (NHTSA). L/100km) fuel economy level, respectively. Earlier post.).

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EPA Standards Light PHEV 236

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L/100km (96 mpg US), with 70 mpg highway. Between 1,800 and 2,250 rpm the 55 kilogram light turbo-diesel direct injection engine delivers 120 N·m (89 l b-ft) maximum torque. The car features a safety frame of aluminium, steel and carbon fiber. Earlier post.). Moreover, the Volkswagen is equipped with a Stop-Start system.

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MPG Concept Diesel Hybrid 265

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JULY 11, 2012

The European Commission today proposed targets for the further reduction of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new cars and light commercial vehicles (vans) by 2020. This is one more important step towards a competitive, low-carbon economy. grams in 2011 and a mandatory target of 130 grams in 2015. Earlier post.).

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2020 Light CO2 Cars 268

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JANUARY 16, 2018

EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The report is the authoritative reference for real-world fuel economy, technology trends and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, for new personal vehicles sold in the US every year since 1975.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Fuel 261

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mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. mpg, or 22%. Other highlights of the latest Trends report include: Light truck market share decreased in MY 2012, but continues to be variable. l/100 km), which is 1.2

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

Average monthly and model year fleet-wide achieved CAFE performance levels (light purple) versus NHTSA projected achieved CAFE levels (blue) for model years 2008 through 2016. mpg US (5.84 mpg, respectively, in average fleet-wide achieved CAFE performance. mpg from model years 2008 to 2013 from 25.5 mpg, respectively.

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Fuel Economy MPG 2013 2012 220

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AUGUST 9, 2019

This study sheds light on the urban passenger transport sector in China, which accounted for around 20% (188 MtCO 2 ) of the total carbon emissions of the transport sector in 2016, and aims to answer whether the CO 2 emissions from the urban passenger transport sector can reach its peak before 2030 and how to reach the peak.

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Transportation Emissions China Taxi 316

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

Energy consumption by light-duty vehicles in the United States, AEO2013 and AEO2014, 1995-2040 (quadrillion Btu). CO 2 emissions per 2005 dollar of GDP decline more rapidly than energy use per dollar, to 56% below their 2005 level in 2040, as lower-carbon fuels account for a growing share of total energy use. Source: EIA.

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Oil Light Energy Vehicles 290

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MARCH 15, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

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JULY 14, 2016

is black carbon (BC)—a pollutant with large positive radiative forcing on the climate due to its ability to absorb incoming sunlight and reduce surface albedo on snow. mpg (10.99 l/100 km)—the average fuel economy of the in-use United States light-duty fleet in 2014. A significant fraction of the GDI PM 2.5

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Climate Engine Carbon Fuel Economy 150

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values. of overall light-duty vehicle production in MY 2013), this increase by a factor of about 100 in three years is both notable and significant. mpg, and reduces the overall CO 2 emissions by 3 g/mi. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy EPA PHEV Economy 312

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

liters per 100 km / 94 mpg (US) along with an AWD driving experience with torque distribution geared towards optimized dynamics. They generate a pure-white, extremely bright light that is pleasant to the eye. Laser lighting is monochromatic—the light waves all have the same length.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

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liters per 100 kilometers (147 mpg US) according to the NEDC standard for plug-in hybrid vehicles—corresponding to 43 grams of carbon emissions per kilometer. The 20-inch brake disks are made from carbon fiber ceramics. Its top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). The Audi prologue Avant consumes an average of only 1.6

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Audi Plug-in Plug MPG 150

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

If a driver takes his or her foot off the accelerator—for example, when drawing up to traffic lights or on downhill stretches—the DSG disengages and the engine idles. l/100km (48 mpg US), equivalent to 113 g/km of CO 2 —0.6 l/100km (49 mpg US), or 112 g/km CO 2. l/100km (49 mpg US), or 112 g/km CO 2.

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MPG Fuel CO2 Light 252

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MARCH 11, 2012

Light duty vehicle characteristics for seven model years. Conventional gasoline vehicles continue to account for more than 95% of all light-duty vehicles. Light-duty diesel are seen dropping share slightly to 0.6% mpg (3%) higher. Click to enlarge. and from 2.6% to 4.9%, respectively). and from 2.6% in MY 2009.

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Fuel Economy 2011 Economy EPA 236

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APRIL 3, 2010

A new MIT report outlines a system-oriented set of coordinated policies to help the light-duty vehicle sector reduce petroleum-based consumption and its accompanying global warming emissions. We emphasize that this policy portfolio is not a substitute for an economy-wide carbon management policy (such as a carbon tax or cap-and-trade system).

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MIT Emissions Light Climate Change 199

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

For the fifth consecutive year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reporting an increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide emissions for new US cars and light duty trucks. mpg US (11.2 mpg US (11.2 mpg, or 9%, since 2004. Source: EPA.

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Fuel Economy 2004 Economy EPA 268

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federal government has worked on two programs in particular: EPA’s Light Duty Vehicle Emissions (LDV) Standards and NHTSA’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards. Clean cars can improve air quality and public health Transportation is the largest source of carbon pollution in the U.S.

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Standards Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy 52

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AUGUST 14, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that after an increase in 2010 of 3.3%, energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the US in 2011 decreased by 2.4% (136 million metric tons), while GDP grew by 1.8%. This indicates that the carbon intensity of the economy declined by about 4.2%. mpg) from 2010 to 2011.

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2011 Emissions Energy CO2 231

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mpg (10.45 mpg (10.45 mpg, or 16%, since 2004. Since 1975, the report notes, overall new light-duty vehicle CO 2. The annual report provides data on the CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and technology characteristics of new light-duty vehicles (cars, minivans, sport utility vehicles, and pickup trucks).

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Fuel Economy 2009 2010 EPA 210

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JANUARY 6, 2016

While battery-electric vehicles, super-light carbon fiber composites, and hydrogen fuel cells will all be available, a new report from Lux Research has concluded that micro-hybrids will provide the most economical route—$1,700 additional average vehicle cost—to meet aggressive fuel efficiency targets in 2025: 54.5

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Hybrid Fuel Alternative Fuels Energy Storage 150

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

l/100 km (76 mpg US). Friction losses, which account for 20% of the power consumed by the engine, have been reduced in several ways: using a Diamond-Like Carbon coating; making moving parts lighter; and using bearings to guide rotating parts. LED light modules at front and rear replace the existing lights.

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Concept Hybrid Parts Carbon 290

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The mpg ratings are for city/highway/combined. RWD we drove 225 miles through Southern California, averaging 24 mpg. The grille is bordered by quad, horizontal LED head and daytime running lights, which sit above air inlets and a narrow functioning grille in the lower fascia. RWD 21/31/24. AWD 20/29/23. RWD 18/27/21.

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 83

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MARCH 23, 2017

Seventy-four percent out of the 124% improvement comes from aerodynamic enhancements, while the rest comes from engine efficiency, tire rolling resistance, light weighting and other advancements. On a track test, the new SuperTruck I vehicle achieved 13 mpg (18.1 l/100 km), compared to a typical truck on the road that gets around 5.8

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Fuel Fuel Economy Eaton MPG 170

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AUGUST 27, 2014

The new XC90, with “Thor’s hammer” DRL lights. Top of the model range will be the XC90 Twin Engine—a plug-in hybrid delivering around 400 hp (298 kW) with carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions of around 60 g/km (NEDC driving cycle). Click to enlarge. Volvo Cars revealed the XC90, its new 7-seat SUV, at an event in Sweden.

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Volvo Gasoline Diesel Sale 244

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JANUARY 19, 2016

EPA figures put combined fuel economy in gasoline mode at 20 mpg combined (17 mpg city/25 mpg highway), and 19 mpg combined (16 mpg city/24 mpg highway) with natural gas. A light on the instrument panel indicates when CNG is being used and there is no interruption in the vehicle’s performance.

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2015 Fuel MPG Gasoline 150